Drinking Water Quality Report 2005 - Jan 27 2007, 9:00 AM
The quality of drinking water in public water supplies remains satisfactory, EPA says, but poor microbiological quality of private group water schemes is the most challenging issue facing sanitary authorities.

Dangerous Substances Report 2005 - Jan 25 2007, 9:00 AM
Ireland does not have a significant problem with dangerous substances in water says EPA, but vigilance needed to protect waters from contamination.

Continued good progress on waste recycling, but landfilling remains high - Jan 11 2007, 7:00 AM
Ireland’s recycling rates remain on track to meet national and EU waste recycling targets. To all intents and purposes, at 34.6 per cent, the national target of 35 per cent recycling was achieved well in advance of the 2013 target date. The amount of waste going to landfill remains persistently high however. This is according to the National Waste Report 2005 published today by the Environmental Protection Agency.

February 2007

Enforcement Targets Met But International Targets Now Looming - Feb 26 2007, 9:00 AM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today published its Annual Highlights, 2006, a report summarising the agency’s key activities during the year. Launching the report, Dr. Mary Kelly, Director General of the EPA, pointed out that the EPA has delivered on all major objectives set out in the Strategic Framework of 2003.

Increase in Ireland’s Greenhouse Gases - Transport and Energy up - Agriculture down - Feb 16 2007, 4:56 PM
Ireland’s Greenhouse Gas emissions rose by 1.9 per cent in 2005, as compared to 2004. Figures released today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show that, while Ireland’s Kyoto target in the period 2008-2012 is to limit emissions to 13 per cent above the base line estimate, Ireland’s emissions in 2005 were 25.4 per cent above the base line estimate.

March 2007

Urban Waste Water Discharge report published - Mar 12 2007, 9:00 PM
Figures released today show that poor performance of sewage treatment plants continues to be an issue despite an increase in the overall level of treatment provided. These figures were released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its report on “Urban Waste Water Discharges in Ireland – A Report for the Years 2004 and 2005".

Significant climate change impacts expected in Ireland - Mar 14 2007, 4:02 PM
Significant climate change impacts are expected to occur in Ireland over the coming decades even if the EU target, of limiting global climate change to EU 2° Celsius, is met. Planning and adaptation actions are needed to reduce the worst effects of unavoidable climate change in the coming decades.

April 2007

2020 Vision - Protecting and Improving Ireland's Environment - Apr 30 2007, 4:53 PM
‘Limiting and Adapting to Climate Change’, ‘Protecting our Water Resources’ and ‘Integration and Enforcement’ are three of the six key goals identified by the Environmental Protection Agency in its most recent strategy released today. The strategy is entitled “2020 Vision: Protecting and Improving Ireland’s Environment”.

SEE SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING! - Apr 25 2007, 5:19 PM
SEE SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING! is a leaflet produced by the Environmental Enforcement Network, to make it easier for members of the public to make an environmental complaint. The leaflet was launched today by Mr. Dick Roche, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

May 2007

EPA calls for more designated bathing water areas - May 11 2007, 2:44 PM
Local authorities are being encouraged to designate more bathing sites, according to the latest Bathing Water Quality Report released today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA report calls for the current number of 131 nationally designated bathing sites to be increased to 160 to help ensure the protection of public health related to swimming.

August 2007

Boil Notice imposed on Clonmel drinking water supply - Aug 03 2007, 7:00 PM
On Friday 3rd August 2007, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was informed by phone of the imposition of a boil notice by South Tipperary County Council, following advice received from the Health Service Executive, for the water supply serving a significant part of the Clonmel area.

Climate Change: Meteorological indicators for Ireland - Aug 29 2007, 1:30 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) research report, launched today by Mr John Gormley, Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government, shows that signals of climate change are evident in recent meteorological records for Ireland. The report is based on research carried out by Dr Laura McElwain and Dr John Sweeney of the University of Maynooth with funding from the Environmental Protection Agency.

September 2007

Environment Ireland Conference 2007 - Aug 31 2007, 4:31 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) two day conference, Environment Ireland 2007, opens next Monday 3rd September with a strong focus on looking ahead to Ireland’s environment in 2020 and influencing how we can achieve a good quality environment in Ireland through detailed planning now.

ENVision – environmental maps at your fingertips - Sep 03 2007, 9:00 AM
Mr. John Gormley, TD, Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government, today launched a major new enhancement on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website. Entitled ENVision – environmental maps at your fingertips, the online viewer allows people to access environmental information about their locality, or any region in Ireland.

International Ozone Day - Sep 14 2007, 2:00 PM
2007 has been designated as International Year of the Ozone Layer, in recognition of the 20th anniversary of one of the most successful global environmental agreements. This Sunday, 16th September marks International Day for Preservation of the Ozone Layer.

Air quality in Ireland remains good - Oct 10 2007, 7:00 AM
The EPA report Air Quality in Ireland 2006 – Key Indicators of Ambient Air Quality released today shows that air quality in Ireland was good throughout the country and complied with all the air quality standards in force across Europe for all pollutants.

Water Quality in Ireland 2006 - Oct 12 2007, 7:00 AM
The EPA today released the Water Quality in Ireland 2006 report which summarises the most recent national water quality monitoring results.

Clampdown on Illegal Waste Activities - Oct 24 2007, 11:00 AM
Enforcement officers dealing with illegal waste activities are meeting in Wexford today and tomorrow. They will review the results of enforcement action taken against illegal operators over the past year and decide the next offensive against illegal waste activities.

EPA warns Halloween bonfires not excuse to dispose of waste - Oct 30 2007, 4:20 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is warning householders and businesses not to supply waste material to groups collecting for Halloween, with a reminder that it is illegal to give your waste to anyone without a Waste Collection Permit.

EPA Climate Change Lecture Series - Nov 15 2007, 10:03 AM
The EPA is hosting a series of lectures on climate change over the coming six months. The seven-part series will explore key aspects of climate change ranging from predictions and impacts, to its economic and political consequences. Speakers are top international experts.